Modders for Halo: The Master Chief Collection have received a treasure trove of design artifacts from the development period between Halo and Halo 2, including never-before-seen maps and assets. This collection, known as ‘Halo 1.5,’ offers valuable insight into Bungie’s experimental design process during that era.
Larian Studios has announced that official mod support for Baldur’s Gate 3 will finally be released in September with Patch 7. The developer is releasing the toolkit early to beta test it with popular modders this month and will hold a bigger closed beta for 1,000 players in July. Modders will be able to create new weapons, armor, classes, subclasses, spells, and dice skins for the game using Mod.io as the platform for the toolkit. While cross-platform support will not be available for mods that edit levels, cinematics, dialogue, or quests, Larian will continue to allow mods not made with the official toolkit and mods that break these rules to be published on other modding platforms. Official mod support will be enabled for Windows players first via Patch 7 in September before coming to Mac, PlayStation, and Xbox.
Elden Ring, the latest masterpiece from FromSoftware, offers a thrilling and challenging experience. Modders have created a plethora of mods to enhance the game, ranging from bug fixes to complete overhauls. Here are some of the best Elden Ring mods that will immerse you in even more captivating gameplay:
CD Projekt Red has unleashed The Witcher 3 REDkit, a powerful tool that empowers modders to manipulate virtually every aspect of the beloved role-playing game. Developed in collaboration with Yigsoft, REDkit grants unprecedented freedom to alter gameplay, visuals, and more. With the addition of Steam Workshop support and streamlined modding integration, the Witcher 3 modding community is poised to soar to new heights.
Garry’s Mod, a popular 2006 game that emerged from the modding scene around Valve’s Source software, has recently been issued takedown notices by Nintendo. As a result, Facepunch Studios, the developers of Garry’s Mod, are in the process of removing about 20 years’ worth of Nintendo-related content from the game.
While Java Edition 1.20.5 brings new content for casual players, modders are the true beneficiaries of this patch. The update introduces a new component system that makes modding significantly easier, allowing modders to add new behaviors and effects to items with unprecedented speed and simplicity.
WWE 2K24 fans are outraged after popular content creator WhatsTheStatus was banned from the game. The ban has sparked the #FreeStatus movement on Twitter, with over 10,000 tweets in support of WhatsTheStatus. While 2K has not provided a specific reason for the ban, it is believed to be due to WhatsTheStatus uploading modded content that violates the game’s terms of service. Community creations are a popular aspect of the WWE 2K series, and WhatsTheStatus was one of the most active and popular creators. Many fans believe that the ban is unfair, especially considering that there is explicit deepfake adult-rated content available on the game that has not been taken down. The ban has also led to several popular WWE games content creators pulling out of the 2K Nextmakers program.
The release of Fallout 76 has seen a surge in player counts for the Fallout series, leading to a rise in modding activity. Popular mod site Nexus Mods reported 6,300 TB worth of downloads last weekend. New mods have been created for Fallout 4, 3, and New Vegas, including TV show-themed mods, content expansion mods, and bug fix and visual enhancement mods.
A dedicated Redditor, Raven0606, embarked on a nine-month journey to create their own custom handheld gaming PC, inspired by the popular Steam Deck. Using 3D printing technology, they meticulously assembled the device, dubbed the Ryzen Deck, featuring an AMD Ryzen 5 5600G APU, Xbox controller buttons and sticks, and a scavenged motherboard from an ASRock DeskMini X300. Despite its impressive performance, capable of running light games at 30 fps and even demanding titles like The Witcher 3 at 45-55 fps, the Ryzen Deck weighs a hefty 3.44 pounds and has a limited battery life of approximately 90 minutes. Nonetheless, this remarkable project showcases the dedication and ingenuity of the modding community.
Nexus Mods is experiencing unprecedented traffic surges due to the popularity of the Amazon Prime Fallout series. The site highlights massive spikes in daily mod downloads, particularly for Fallout 4 and Fallout New Vegas. Despite efforts to optimize performance, Nexus Mods acknowledges the limitations of infinite scalability to address short-term traffic surges. However, the surge is seen as a positive sign of the continued vitality of the Fallout modding community.
